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Atwater Brewery in Detroit opens a new rooftop biergarten tonight above its brew house in Detroit.

Atwater Detroit Tap House at 237 Jos. Campau will celebrate its official grand opening at 6 p.m. It will feature rotating taps offering a selection of Atwater beers with special emphasis on its signature Dirty Blonde and Whango Mango Wheat, plus the brewer's wines and spirits. The open-air rooftop has biergarten-style seating plus a long bar railing with views of the Detroit River and historic Rivertown district.

"With our new rooftop biergarten, our guests can just take it upstairs and enjoy the incredible ambiance and views of our exciting and fast-changing city and the river while enjoying some of Atwater's hometown refreshments," Atwater owner Mark Rieth said in a news release.

American Coney Island in downtown Detroit celebrates its 100th anniversary.

American Coney Island turns 100

American Coney Island in downtown Detroit celebrates its 100th anniversary today with community givebacks and giveaways, live entertainment and more.

"To witness the 100th anniversary of American Coney Island, a concept created by our Greek immigrant grandfather that grew into a legendary part of Detroit culture, is astonishing and humbling at the same time," owner Grace Keros said in a news release.

The celebration will take place inside the restaurant at 114 W. Lafayette Blvd. and outside where Lafayette will be closed.

Festivities include specially priced coneys throughout the day, a barbershop quartet, a DJ and a performance by local R&B legend Thornetta Davis. There will also be commemorative glasses, special T-shirts and raffles.

A portion of the day's sales will be donated to the Detroit Police Benefit and Protective Association and Detroit Firemen's Benevolent Fund.

Avalon partners with brewers

Avalon International Breads, in partnership with Dexter-based Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales and Traverse City-based North Peak Brewing Co., now offers two beers available exclusively at the newly opened Avalon Cafe and Bakery in downtown Detroit and Avalon Cafe and Kitchen in Ann Arbor.

Jolly Pumpkin's Eye of Horus is brewed with Avalon bread and North Peak Perk is brewed with Mighty Good Coffee, Avalon's local coffee partner based in Ann Arbor. Brewing with bread and coffee as ingredients is a first for both beer brands.

"Avalon's original business model was based on the idea that bread and coffee bring people together across cultures," Jackie Victor, co-founder and CEO, said in a news release. "As we prepare to celebrate our 20th anniversary this June, we are thrilled that we now offer another beverage that brings people together — beer!"

Eye of Horus is a mildly tart, malty ale rooted in the traditions of ancient Egyptian bread beers. Brewed with 10 pounds of Avalon bread, dates, honey, coriander and ginger, the beer is a classic Jolly Pumpkin sour at 6.8 percent ABV.

North Peak Perk is a rye ale with mild spiciness and a light hop bitterness. Made with a blend of Mighty Good Coffee beans from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Ethiopia, rich coffee notes come through on this 5.5 percent ABV beer.

Brunch cocktails include a grapefruit mimosa, Spanish coffee with Patron XO and a mezcal Bloody Mary.

The cocktail list has also undergone a transformation with the addition of 15 new drinks created by Beverage Director Dan McCarthy, featuring all housemade bitters, syrups, infusions, ginger beer and cold-pressed juices.

La Dulce is at 115 S. Main St., Royal Oak.

The Morrie's executive chef, Derik Watson, has added fresh seasonal offerings and refined other items to the Royal Oak restaurant's menu.

Spring menu at The Morrie

The Morrie in downtown Royal Oak launched several new menu items for spring.